E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal
FairFresno County, California · 0.5 MI E of Leonard Ave · Structure no. 42C0445
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E Lincoln Ave over Fowler Switch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.